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2004-2007 Saturn VUE V6 used Honda's 3.5L V6 engine and transmission (in exchange for Honda using GM diesels in Eastern Europe)
That's good and bad. The engines are very good, but use a timing belt you have to consider. The Aisin 5 speed automatic clutch-to-clutch transmissions have been problematic in the Odyssey and Ridgeland, but they're heavier. Still, they have issues in Acuras and Accords, and sometimes VUEs too. Still a great drivetrain. Very powerful, smooth, and great fuel economy.
The newer VUEs (2008-death) are not even close to being the same as the older ones. Not plastic. VERY heavy. Pure GM drivetrain. A 'global' vehicle with heavy DNA from Korea (GM DAT) and Europe (Opel).
Stay far, far away from the pre-2008 4 cylinder all wheel drive models. Those CVT transmissions were pure garbage.
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